Best Hernando County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 426 students in Hernando County, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hernando County, FL are Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology, Gulf Coast Elementary School and Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hernando County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Hernando County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Hernando County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10444 Tillery Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 688-5092
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Gulf Coast Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10444 Tillery Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 688-5092
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.)
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
835 School St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 544-2373
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hernando County, FL

Hernando County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
397 Culbreath Rd
Brooksville, FL 34602
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 4-12
3300 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7027
2139 Deborah Drive
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 688-5092
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
801 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7018
1919 N Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-700
700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7019
1036 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 29%
840 St. Francis Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 754-2464
919 North Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7001
919 North Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7024
895 Kennedy Blvd.
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7008
14075 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7091
4057 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7091

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hernando County, FL?
How many public charter schools are located in Hernando County?
3 public charter schools are located in Hernando County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hernando County?
Hernando County public charter schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Hernando County are often viewed compared to one another?

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